WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the rapidly melting snowpack and rivers beginning to overflow, students and volunteers are taking time out of their day to help Cass County with the flood fight. As of Wednesday afternoon, there has already been approximately 60,000 sandbags filled. But they are in need of more help to attain their goal. “We are looking…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local business owner and the city of Fargo are still hammering out an agreement that would allow the business to remain open. It has been nearly two months since the issue appeared to be resolved. In February, the Fargo City Commission authorized Mayor Tim Mahoney to negotiate an agreement with John Bultman. The city claims…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As it warms up and the snowmelt begins, community leaders all across the region are gearing up for the spring flood fight. A Monday press conference is planned with elected officials from Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County to give an update on local efforts and strategies as the flood outlook progresses. They’ll also give an…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A legal non-profit helps a Fargo business owner try to stay open after the city says it’s violating zoning laws. “John’s just trying to run his business and his customers love him. He has five star reviews. He’s 69-years-old and he’s been doing this for 42 years. The city should just let him run his business,”…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — A federal judge has denied an emergency motion by Romantix, Inc. to issue a restraining order against the City of Fargo, which would have allowed the adult entertainment business to open a store on Broadway before the City can change codes that will ban such a move. Judge Peter Welte ruled that Romantix has not demonstrated likelihood…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The City of Fargo has released the results of a new program called “stay interviews” aimed to give employees the opportunity to have discussions with supervisors and help the city retain employees. Human resources interviewed 90 officers and civilian employees over several weeks. It followed the retirements and resignations of several officers not long after Police…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A local contractor said he plans to take legal action against the City of Fargo after the City Commission voted unanimously to revoke his company’s excavation license at a special meeting Wednesday morning. City officials said they have worked with Drain Services, Inc. for a number of years to bring the company into compliance and cited issues…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Romantix has filed an emergency motion asking a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order by December 19 to allow the company to open its business at 74 Broadway N. by December 27. The motion claims that if Romantix is not granted the requested relief and the city finalizes the amendments as expected by December 27,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With a legal battle over an adult bookstore’s proposed move in downtown Fargo, the city is looking to amend the municipal code when it comes to adult entertainment centers and establishments. The first reading of an ordinance to change the code definitions and regulations was held during last night’s meeting. The vote was four to one…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The city of Fargo has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Romantix, Inc., the adult entertainment company seeking to open a new store in the heart of downtown. In late October Romantix filed its federal suit against the city, alleging that Fargo’s Land Development Code (LDC) is unconstitutional and claiming the city is…
